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Baby Quote by Janet E. Smith

“What is the purpose and meaning and nature of sexual intercourse? It seems to me to be quite clear. It's for two things. It's for babies and it's for bonding. And that's what happens when you have sexual intercourse - you have babies and you bond. My view is, if you don't want to have babies and…” quote by Janet E. Smith
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“What is the purpose and meaning and nature of sexual intercourse? It seems to me to be quite clear. It's for two things. It's for babies and it's for bonding. And that's what happens when you have sexual intercourse - you have babies and you bond. My view is, if you don't want to have babies and you don't want to bond, then you shouldn't be having sexual intercourse.”

Janet E. Smith

About This Quote

Source Interview: Contemporary Ethics Discussion, 2021

Sexual intercourse serves two primary purposes: procreation and emotional bonding; if neither is desired, it should be avoided.

In simple terms: Sex is for making babies and creating bonds; otherwise, don’t do it.

Key Takeaway

Align sexual activity with personal goals.

Themes

relationships ethics biology purpose

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • family planning
  • sexual health education

Key Concepts

procreation attachment consent personal autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you consider pleasure a valid purpose?
  • How do cultural norms shape your view?
A Different Perspective

Oversimplifies complex human sexuality and ignores other motivations.

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